Favorite Romance Movie

NA ^ | January 31, 2012 | self

[Neoliberalnot]

What is your favorite romance movie? This might seem a bit odd coming from me, but there it is.

2nd question--how do I change my tagline??

[Neoliberalnot]

In 1968 when I first heard this poem in the 1961 movie "Splendor in the Grass" I did not realize how pervasive that stanza would be throughout my life. My wife and I watched this movie last night. I had not seen it since visiting a drive-in theatre back in 1968 when I was 17. I remember being moved by the message of this movie and falling in love with Natalie Wood--I know, it was a joke. After remembering some of those moments I called to mind the line about "finding strength in what we leave behind"; decades later I realize that it is not a strength you find but a signal to stop following your grief. If you haven't seen this movie in some time, it was fantastic, kind of depressing, and very moving.

[ILS21R]

I think I’ll get a burger today. Maybe some fries. A drink.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Great movie. Natalie Wood’s death is still a mystery.

Oh—you can change your tagline just below the box in which you reply to posts.

[napscoordinator]

The Notebook is pretty good. Titanic is pretty good. Many great films out there.

Now for changing tagline. When to reply to someone you will see the tagline below the big box. Just delete what you have and replace what you want to say.

[FatherofFive]

Change your tagline when you post a reply

[Reagan69]

Shadowlands.

Starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger. Amazing story of C.S. Lewis and it’s a tear jerker.

[redangus]

As a young man in the early 70’s I would have said “Love Story” and “Romeo and Juliet”, I still love R&J. As a more mature man I would have to say “The Notebook”.

[I still care]

Older movie, Casablanca. Nothing like it.

Newer movie that I love, Miss Potter. Deep love without people hopping on top of one another. The most romantic scene is when he asks this spinster to dance to a music box, just before he asks her to marry him. Ewan MacGregor just does a magnificent job as the bachelor who can’t believe love has come his way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kIb6LeBmMk

[napscoordinator]

Interesting. I never heard of it. But I will keep my eye out for it. I love getting recommendations from FREEPERS. They usually very good except for that terrible “The American Carol” which is the worst movie I ever saw in my life. Other than that, FREEPERS really have great tastes.

[Williams]

I never can pick a true “favorite” movie there are so many.

As for romances, for some unusual picks: I think 12 Monkeys is one heck of a tragic love story, Time Travelers Wife definitely a recent favorite, can’t get much more powerful than On The Waterfront. For some reason I think right away of Jean Simmons and Gregory Peck in The Big Country.

[Paine in the Neck]

The Quiet Man

[TSgt]

Full Metal Jacket

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12tce-THLUE

[I still care]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osd6OD6DJI0&feature=related

BTW, if you want to give “Miss Potter” a try (Beatrix Potter), it is on youtube in pieces. Doesn’t do it justice, as it is one of those glorious period pieces (I wish it would come out on blu-ray) but probably in my top ten movies of all time. AND suitable to watch with family.

[savagesusie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Cv5P9H9qU

My all time favorite movie-—although it is a little more political and historical than romantic, there is a beautiful romance in the background. It is not only moving and beautiful, but powerful. I absolutely love the acting and storyline.

[Silentgypsy]

“Roman Holiday.” Loved the song, “Al di la.”

[Reagan69]

Tammy and the Doctor,
Tammy and the Millionaire

****JUST JOKING !!!!!

[SC_Native]

Sweet Home Alabama

[PapaBear3625]

A Boy and his Dog

[miss marmelstein]

Probably Natalie’s strongest performance. That scene in the bathtub is amazing. It was directed by Elia Kazan.

Off the top of my head, I would recommend “Roman Holiday.”

[savagesusie]

I loved Miss Potter, also.....that was a surprise for me, since I didn’t even know what it was about when I bought the DVD. Just liked the actress in Cinderella Man—figured it would be good. And I am an artist, for shame..........